Computers Blah my computer is ****ed

Mecca · 05-15-2010, 01:14 AM

Looks like I'm going to have to invest in a new one..when you push the power button and nothing happens and it's pushing 6 years old, not a good sign.

I think I might just pick up a netbook based on what I generally use a computer for..what are peoples thoughts on those here?

**Buehler445** · 05-15-2010, 04:22 AM

The difference that I know of is they have low RAM so they cabbage onto a segment of harddrive to act as RAM. Theoretically shouldn't be a problem as long as you don't fill up the HD.

A buddy has one and says it doesn't stream worth shit.
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**Buehler445** · 05-15-2010, 04:39 AM

But honestly, if you can deal, you can't beat the price.
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**007** · 05-15-2010, 05:10 AM

I'm not really impressed with the price of netbooks for what little they do.

patteeu · 05-15-2010, 08:00 AM

My computer did that last week. I bought a new power supply and now I'm up and running again on my 8 year old antique.

6 years old is a pretty old comp though, are you wanting a new one anyway?

patteeu · 05-15-2010, 08:05 AM

FWIW, I was looking at netbooks for my daughter but I decided that I'd rather spend ~$600 on a decent laptop than ~$300 on a netbook after trying out my sister-in-laws' netbook out for a day. I forget what she has but I think it was a 2 year old ASUS eeePC or something like that.

In the end, I decided to get my daughter the bottom level macbook for $999 because she's always wanting to use her mom's macbook instead of our family pc laptop.

Stewie · 05-15-2010, 08:10 AM

I bought a new 17" laptop about six months ago. Love it! I had a Dell laptop that I bought in '03 and it just wasn't getting it done. It's an ACER with an AMD dual core and 4 gig RAM (WIN 7). I got it for $579. It has HD video and streams great even over a wireless connection. It's how I watched the Masters golf tournament when it was only available over the 'net. I just plugged the HDMI output to my HDTV and it was pristine. For the money I've been very very happy.

Edit: FWIW, this is where I bought it. I also wrote the first review.

http://www.jr.com/acer-computer/pe/ACE_AS75401317/

**QuikSsurfer** · 05-15-2010, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

The difference that I know of is they have low RAM so they cabbage onto a segment of harddrive to act as RAM. Theoretically shouldn't be a problem as long as you don't fill up the HD.

A buddy has one and says it doesn't stream worth shit.
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I have an Asus 1201n with 4 gigs of RAM (came with 2), Atom 330 duo core, nvidia ion, 250gb hdd, HDMI out and Windows 7 Pro 64-bit.. I had every intention of using this as my backup but it has honestly become my go to computer.

Video streaming (including 720p) works like a champ..

SLAG · 05-15-2010, 12:35 PM

yeah a netbook is fine if you get one with 2gb ram or over..... or bump it up to whatever you want

RAM is cheap.
The wife and I both have netbooks with 1gb ram and they are not bad she runs XP.. I mainly use it to try out new Linux Distros - and am trying peppermintOS on it now - I like it

but i just built me in late march/early april a core i7 with 6GB ram and 1GB ddr2 Video card... that dual boots windows 7 and LinuxMint

I am very pleased....

05-15-2010, 01:14 AM
Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $2477050	Blah my computer is ed Looks like I'm going to have to invest in a new one..when you push the power button and nothing happens and it's pushing 6 years old, not a good sign. I think I might just pick up a netbook based on what I generally use a computer for..what are peoples thoughts on those here?
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Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $2174734	The difference that I know of is they have low RAM so they cabbage onto a segment of harddrive to act as RAM. Theoretically shouldn't be a problem as long as you don't fill up the HD. A buddy has one and says it doesn't stream worth shit. Posted via Mobile Device
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05-15-2010, 04:39 AM	#3
Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $2174734	But honestly, if you can deal, you can't beat the price. Posted via Mobile Device
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05-15-2010, 05:10 AM	#4
007 Shaken. Not stirred. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Casino cash: $14030126 VARSITY	I'm not really impressed with the price of netbooks for what little they do. __________________ My dear girl, there are some things that just aren’t done. Such as, drinking Dom Perignon ’53 above the temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s just as bad as listening to the Beatles without earmuffs.
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patteeu The 23rd Pillar Join Date: Sep 2002 Casino cash: $10019237	My computer did that last week. I bought a new power supply and now I'm up and running again on my 8 year old antique. 6 years old is a pretty old comp though, are you wanting a new one anyway? __________________ “Boy, you all want power. God, I hope you never get it.” - Lindsay Graham
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05-15-2010, 08:05 AM	#6
patteeu The 23rd Pillar Join Date: Sep 2002 Casino cash: $10019237	FWIW, I was looking at netbooks for my daughter but I decided that I'd rather spend ~$600 on a decent laptop than ~$300 on a netbook after trying out my sister-in-laws' netbook out for a day. I forget what she has but I think it was a 2 year old ASUS eeePC or something like that. In the end, I decided to get my daughter the bottom level macbook for $999 because she's always wanting to use her mom's macbook instead of our family pc laptop. __________________ “Boy, you all want power. God, I hope you never get it.” - Lindsay Graham
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05-15-2010, 08:10 AM	#7
Stewie MVP Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West of the Equator Casino cash: $1769901	I bought a new 17" laptop about six months ago. Love it! I had a Dell laptop that I bought in '03 and it just wasn't getting it done. It's an ACER with an AMD dual core and 4 gig RAM (WIN 7). I got it for $579. It has HD video and streams great even over a wireless connection. It's how I watched the Masters golf tournament when it was only available over the 'net. I just plugged the HDMI output to my HDTV and it was pristine. For the money I've been very very happy. Edit: FWIW, this is where I bought it. I also wrote the first review. http://www.jr.com/acer-computer/pe/ACE_AS75401317/ Last edited by Stewie; 05-15-2010 at 08:29 AM..
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05-15-2010, 12:35 PM	#9
SLAG Superbowl MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: OOOOOOOOOOOOOLATHE Casino cash: $9910252	yeah a netbook is fine if you get one with 2gb ram or over..... or bump it up to whatever you want RAM is cheap. The wife and I both have netbooks with 1gb ram and they are not bad she runs XP.. I mainly use it to try out new Linux Distros - and am trying peppermintOS on it now - I like it but i just built me in late march/early april a core i7 with 6GB ram and 1GB ddr2 Video card... that dual boots windows 7 and LinuxMint I am very pleased.... __________________ Ad astra per aspera
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